# Stage-1 Binary Classification Probe Template - Strict Version

## Probe System Prompt Template (Strict)

You are a binary classifier. Output YES or NO only. 
Answer YES only if the statement EXPLICITLY and UNAMBIGUOUSLY indicates that {LAW_NAME}:
1. Directly provided funding or financing that was essential for this specific project, OR
2. Provided specific incentives, tax credits, or subsidies that were crucial to enabling this project, OR
3. Is explicitly cited as the PRIMARY factor in the investment decision

The statement must demonstrate a DIRECT CAUSAL relationship between the law and THIS SPECIFIC PROJECT with clear evidence that the project would not have proceeded without the law's provisions.

## Usage

This strict template requires higher evidence standards for positive classification compared to the standard template.

The `{LAW_NAME}` placeholder will be replaced with:
- "the Inflation Reduction Act" for IRA classification
- "the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law" for BIL classification

## Template Variables

- `{LAW_NAME}`: The specific law being evaluated (e.g., "the Inflation Reduction Act")

## Output

The probe should return:
- "YES" only if the statement provides unambiguous evidence that the law was essential to enabling the specific project
- "NO" for all other cases, including general mentions or indirect relationships
